Pixietricks' Solo Album, Origins - New Song 12/23!

[Jillian Aversa]

Hey guys. I have a bit of exciting news to announce. First and foremost, my first original album is currently underway! That's right - one album, one me, and... an indeterminate number of songs. ^_~ When will be the release, you ask? I'm shooting for this coming spring, 2008. A realistic goal, I believe, but I'll hold off on the specifics until things are closer to completion.

The album itself will feature soaring vocal tracks mixed with a dash of ethnic/electronic flavor. Inspired by such artists as Enya and Loreena McKennitt, I hope to envoke an emotional response through my music while exploring new methods of lyrical communication. If you've downloaded any of my video game remixes, expect music along a similar vein... only better! Special appearances from zircon, and possibly other interested artists from the community, as well.

Now, if you are a particularly zealous fan - or even a mildly curious person - then you're in luck! I have finally set up an official mailing list, which will allow me to send out the occasional update with samples of my current work, release dates, and other tasty tidbits. If you're at all interested, don't hesitate to join! Just head over to the "Contact" page on my website, enter in your email address, and check off the "Join my Mailing List" option before submitting. I doubt I'll email you more than once a month, but you can always remove yourself from the list if you decide you've heard enough of my voice for a while.

Anyway, I'm definitely psyched for this project. I have two tracks completely finished, one almoooost done, another in progress, and several rough sketches. Things are coming along well! I'll post a couple previews on my site and myspace in a bit, but first dibs to those on the mailing list. :>

[Bahamut]

Oh shit, I'm in. Any potential for vgm in the album or no?

[Dyne]

Pixietricks' first album! SWEET! I can't wait to hear this!

[Kholdstare]

Enya is great. I look forward to this.

[Jillian Aversa]

I probably won't do any vg remixes on the album, mostly for legal reasons because I'm too lazy to go through the permissions process... But never say never. :P

[siven7]

Right on, Pixie! Sounds amazing - super pumped to hear it (in 10 months, lol).

ps: Loreena McKennitt is amazing, fine small-town Manitoba girl! (I grew up in small town Mantitoba as well, but not the same town as Ms. McKennitt, boo.)

[zircon]

As I'm helping to produce/master some of the tracks, I can say all of the ones I've heard so far are great. Even if you don't like some of pixie's remixes, you'll no doubt find something you like here as there are a lot of styles involved. :)

[The Instrumental Light]

This should be quite interesting, your works have always been very unique and flat out awesome so i'm very curious how your album is going to be. I'm also a big Enya fan which influences it a lot too. Good luck, pixietricks.:smile:

[Jillian Aversa]

Thanks! And yeah, to expand upon what zircon said earlier... I think you'll find the tracks on this album of higher quality than a lot of my remixes here. I've been paying much more attention to detail than I normally would for a vg tune, and with Andy's mastering expertise things should sound pretty polished in the end. :>

[debeerguy007]

Indeed.

(smokes a bubble pipe)










On a side note: Christ Almighty, I've been coming to this site for 4 years, and I've only made like 300 posts?!?!


O_O

goddamn I need to talk more. : /

[The Unsung Plumber]

I read the title and thought, "Wait, NEW alblum? where's the old alblum?"

But in all seriousness, I cannot wait for this.

Be sure to give us previews!...Please?

[KiroiKiri]

I'm really looking forward to this. I'm a huge fan of your work so this should be awesome. Definitely joining the email list.

[Jillian Aversa]

Absolutely. Previews soon! I want to give first dibs to the people on the mailing list (which includes you now), and then I'll put some short clips up on my website and MySpace.

[Darkness Lite]

After getting Antigravity and hearing the work you and Zircon put into it, I look forward to hearing the new album, when it comes out. If possible, I'd like to be on the list, please.

[Doulifée]

mailing listed. :nicework:

[Jillian Aversa]

After getting Antigravity and hearing the work you and Zircon put into it, I look forward to hearing the new album, when it comes out. If possible, I'd like to be on the list, please.
I can't manually add you to the list without knowing your name and email address, but it's easy. Just go to this page (http://www.jilliangoldin.com/contact), enter your return address, check off the "Join my Mailing List" box, and click submit. You will then receive an ugly confirmation email that requires you click one last link to activate your subscription. ^_~

[eternal Zero]

You will then receive an ugly confirmation email that requires you click one last link to activate your subscription. ^_~

Oh my God that mailing address was hideous, haha. Might want to look into that. ^_^

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Pretty good friggin news hun,

I do believe I'll be in a good mood all day now.

[Jillian Aversa]

Oh my God that mailing address was hideous, haha. Might want to look into that. ^_^
Yeah, I looked into it last night with the help of zircon and Xerol, but unfortunately there's no way to change it. At least it's just a one-time email? :/

[eternal Zero]

Yeah, I looked into it last night with the help of zircon and Xerol, but unfortunately there's no way to change it. At least it's just a one-time email? :/

This is very true. The only issue is that if I wasn't expecting it, I would have thought it to be spam.

[The Instrumental Light]

I sent the message to become on the mailing list but i didn't type anything in the message box, so if you see one like that its probably mine.

[The Unsung Plumber]

I sent the message to become on the mailing list but i didn't type anything in the message box, so if you see one like that its probably mine.

As long as you put in your e-mail address it should work.

[The Instrumental Light]

The only reason i was concerned is because it said fill out all blanks or whatever above, and the message part was up there.

[Jillian Aversa]

As long as you put in your email address *and checked off the Join box*, you should be fine. I think I remember seeing you in there, anyway. :>

[DonJavo]

Sounds like a nice endeavor, and I hope your having fun while doing it. Good luck with it!

[The Instrumental Light]

If it says dreamcreatorstudios@yahoo.com, its definitely me. Anyway, sorry about that ordeal and thanks for your help; once again, good luck.:smile:

[HershDawg]

Signed up and ready to go.

Says I would receive a password in another email but I have yet to get it.

[Kizyr]

This is fantastic news.

I'm joining the mailing list now. I can't wait to hear it.

So... how soon until you start releasing a few samples of what's in store? KF

[Jillian Aversa]

For anyone that isn't receiving their confirmation emails:

1. Check your spam filter! The message subject has a bunch of letters and numbers in it, which make it look kind of like junk. It's ugly, but I can't change it unfortunately.

2. If you still don't have it, I will go back and manually add you in. I've been saving the contact emails. Just let me know if you think you've slipped through; I'll post when I actually use the list for the first time. It'll probably be at least a few more days.

[zircon]

We're putting the finishing touches on a third track today. So nice being in a bigger apartment... I'm out in the living room sequencing while she's in the bedroom recording. Yay productivity! :)

[maestermatt]

oooooo i can't wait pixie i'm too excited.

[Jillian Aversa]

Wow, so many lurkers out there... In just four days my mailing list has gone from zero to over 50 people. :o

Gonna wait a couple more days for stragglers to hop on, but previews soon!!!

[KiroiKiri]

Must be nice to be so popular ;-) Can't wait for the previews...

[SwordBreaker]

Congrats, Jill. This is definitely some excellent news. About time you joined Andy. This is going to be a pretty cool experience.

That reminds me...I need to buy Zircon's latest album...

[Jillian Aversa]

You missed the one day sale! Andy had Antigravity up for $5 on the 1st, hehe. But that's okay, it's worth the full price anywho.

[Black Mage]

Sa-freakin-weet samples you laid on us there, Pixie. I'm definitely going to buy a copy when your alblum hits! Red July kicked ass.

[Bahamut]

This is really shaping up to be nice...the vocals are a pleasant surprise compared to most that I come upon, which is a plus :-) . The instrumentation surprised me too since I didn't expect the style to be like this, having heard the previous remixes.

[Jillian Aversa]

Thanks guys! :D

[Kizyr]

This is amazing... As usual with your music, I can't stop listening. I might end up just having these play on repeat for half the day...

... ... ...er... except 'Oops'. Playlist just got up to that one.

Anyway, first thing I thought when I read the descriptions was "Great! I'm not the only one who liked Voyager!" Red July is incredible, especially the bit from 0:22~0:44 (that I'm guessing will be the chorus?). I also really like the theme you're going with in "Hajime", not to mention the percussion. Though, regarding the third sample, I'm not sure; I think I'd have to hear more of it.

Can't wait 'til the next time you want to send out some samples. I'm really looking forward to this. KF

[Jillian Aversa]

Don't worry, Shadows is good. I'm just saving up the best parts. :<

[zircon]

Just heard some new wips (right from her laptop - they're not rendered) - fans of Prayer will be pleased I think :)

[The Instrumental Light]

Sorry, im a bit late with my post. Very nice, these songs definitely have potential.:smile:

[Jillian Aversa]

For anyone that isn't yet on the mailing list and hasn't been to my website/MySpace in the last few days... Here are those previews. (You lazy bums! :P)

Red July (http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/album/previews/redjuly.mp3)
Hajime (http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/album/previews/hajime.mp3)
Shadows (http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/album/previews/shadows.mp3)

My main WIP at the moment definitely harkens back to Prayer in some ways, as Andy remarked. It's eerie, like a temple shrouded in mist. :o

[sephfire]

I meant to say so earlier, but I eagerly anticipate purchasing this album. :-D

[Penfold]

I'm definitely excited for this as well just based off your previous work I've heard, though I have yet to check out the previews...looking forward to hearing those.

[Jillian Aversa]

Previews are two posts above you. ^_~

Thanks for the support. I just finished another track and a half (half being the intro to the album), and well underway with something else! Expect another sample-packed newsletter in early September.

[The Joker]

I too am waiting to purchase this album! If I were good enough, I'd totally love to help produce a track for the album. But, eh, hearing it when it's done will suffice.

[Jillian Aversa]

Two new previews:

Breathe and Dive (http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/album/previews/breatheanddive.mp3)
The Winds of Change (http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/album/previews/windsofchange.mp3)


And the oldies:

Red July (http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/album/previews/redjuly.mp3)
Hajime (http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/album/previews/hajime.mp3)
Shadows (http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/album/previews/shadows.mp3)

[The Unsung Plumber]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Wow, I come home from my vacation and I'm greeted with two new previews.

1st one is good, but the second one is spectacular.

[The Instrumental Light]

Quite interesting...I agree with the Unsung Plumber, the second one is my favorite out of the two. This album is definitely going somewhere, by the way, any rough idea on when this is going to be released?:smile:

[Jillian Aversa]

Yes: this coming spring, 2008. ^-^

Breathe and Dive probably sounds a little weird out of context. There is actually a whole introduction leading into that track, which sets the stage for the "forgotten temple" atmosphere.

[Zombie]

Interesting music. Can't wait until spring!

[MechaFone]

Damn! If I'd been here sooner I'd have seen this post, and if I had, I'd have wanted to get in on some of the action. If there's still an opening there, I'd most definitely be interested. I don't have much to offer besides my mediocre<-sp? voice, but to lend a hand would be a dream come true.

[The Pezman]

Did you sequence the instruments yourself, or did Andy assist?

[zircon]

"Breath and Dive" was written and produced by Jill - all I did was some mixing/mastering and a few string stabs. Same goes for "Hajime" (I didn't do the strings for that though.)

"Winds of Change" used an instrumental I wrote/produced that was only about 2:00 long - Jill loved it and helped me to arrange an extended version with new parts, and then she wrote the melody, harmonies, and lyrics.

Though Jill didn't preview the intro, the way it flows with "Breathe and Dive" is really cool; once you hear 'em side by side in full, I'm sure you will agree. The climax of "Winds of Change" is also REALLY amazing, I've never heard her sing in such a powerful and soulful style. Maybe I'm biased, but I give it two thumbs up!! :)

[anthonium]

I look forward to the official release. If it'll be anything like the previews then I'm sure I'll love it. :)

[Jillian Aversa]

No, the previews are completely misleading. The songs don't sound anything like that. :<

.....

:tomatoface:

[Kizyr]

Breathe and Dive probably sounds a little weird out of context. There is actually a whole introduction leading into that track, which sets the stage for the "forgotten temple" atmosphere.

I was thinking the same thing when I first listened to it... Not just lyrically out-of-context, but the melody sounded kind of funny (background melody, more so than the vocals), like something was missing at the beginning.

'Winds of Change', I think I'm really looking forward to. That and 'Hajime' are the best of the samples thus far. KF

[Jillian Aversa]

I was thinking the same thing when I first listened to it... Not just lyrically out-of-context, but the melody sounded kind of funny (background melody, more so than the vocals), like something was missing at the beginning.
There's nothing "missing" per se, but you're probably reacting to the dissonant movement of the background "ooh" vocals. It's supposed to sound eerie. :-P

[Fishy]

Breathe and Dive probably sounds a little weird out of context.

I want to hear the rest of this. I love weird stuff, so much more interesting then cookie cutter stuff. Awesome weird harmonies.

[Jillian Aversa]

I want to hear the rest of this. I love weird stuff, so much more interesting then cookie cutter stuff. Awesome weird harmonies.
Yesssss... Think Ocarina of Time's "Forest Temple (http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/foresttemple.mp3)" theme, which was coincidentally the first song I ever remixed. It's definitely an inspiration for Breathe and Dive in terms of atmosphere.

[BardicKnowledge]

I've had the previews in my inbox for a while now, and just found the time to listen to them.

As usual, your voice is just so good, pixie! Most impressive moment for me recently though isn't off the previews, but how you sing all the way through the long phrase on "Deliverance of the Heart" -- good stuff! Anyway, keep us updated and good luck recording the rest of the album!

[Marcel]

I like it; when this comes out, you'll have to advertise it a lot; I'm sure I'm not the only lurker who would be interested in it.

[Jillian Aversa]

I'll do my darndest. (^-^)

[Bahamut]

In particular, I like the Hajime preview a lot - that african vibe really does it for me.

[Leon K.]

Good stuff, I'm jealous of your talent >.<

[Katsurugi]

Needs more of pixie's ice CAPella. :D

[Jillian Aversa]

Somehow I don't think Ice CAPella would be the appropriate route for this album... ^_~

But actually, I may do a track a capella - or at least with an a capella section.

[Liontamer]

Somehow I don't think Ice CAPella would be the appropriate route for this album... ^_~

Hmmmm. I dunno. I just don't see how Icecapella can go wrong. :tomatoface:

[Kizyr]

But actually, I may do a track a capella - or at least with an a capella section.


Personally, I'd really like to hear a 100% a capella track on this album. KF

[Bahamut]

Just commenting that I like the new track too. I'll be sure to purchase an album when it comes out.

[Katsurugi]

I, too, will be looking forward to this Ice CAPella single release.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

I'm definitely digging the new demo.

[Jillian Aversa]

Aw, thanks guys. I wasn't expecting a bump in this thread so soon, and after a stressful day that really makes me happy. I suppose I should get to adding the new preview to my site and MySpace.

...And here!
The Secret Guards of Kalé (http://www.jilliangoldin.com/!/ftp/album/previews/kale.mp3)

[The Instrumental Light]

Yes, the new preview is very interesting indeed...great work!:-D

[The Unsung Plumber]

Man, this album just keeps sounding better and better every day.


*goes and puts the previews on repeat.

[Kanthos]

The melody in the first part of the new preview reminds me a bit of Better Man by Pearl Jam.

I'll definitely be buying the album in whichever format is most profitable for you as soon as it is released.

[Jillian Aversa]

Yay! (10char)

[The wingless]

I'm hoping I'm not spilling any beans here but-

-I've heard some of the stuff Pixie's working on, and it's superb. If you were smart/fortunate enough to grab one of Destiny's CDs, you'll feel right at home with Pixie's ethno-global new work. I, for one, can't wait.

And no, that's not because we used to be friends with benefits back in the day. It's actually legitimately good!

[Jillian Aversa]

Friends with benefits?! *fumes*

Don't listen to Wingless. He was just the cohost before the cohost of all cohosts. XD

[Bahamut]

lol wingless put down again.

[Jillian Aversa]

By the way, I just put up "Red July" on my MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/jilliangoldin) in full. You can listen to the whoooooole thing! :3

[anthonium]

I don't think I can wait any longer for the final cd! *smacks head on table*

I was listening to Antigravity today again and was like :O!!!! It just sounds like I'm being taken somewhere else. Somewhere good that is. lol. Anyway I look forward to your cd. You really have a gift.

[Jillian Aversa]

*sings* Bumpidy bump bump, bumpidy bump bump, look at pixie gooo...

Erm, sorry. A little too much in the holiday spirit! Anyway, I just wanted to keep you all posted on a few matters. First of all, I finally decided on a name for the album: Origins. So yay. :<

Secondly, I finished a new song!

*Twilight Chaser* (http://www.jilliangoldin.com/!/ftp/album/previews/twilightchaser.mp3)

Thirdly, I decided host another track in full on my MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/jilliangoldin), so now you can enjoy *Hajime* from start to finish for da holidays.

And here are the rest of the previews in case you missed them:

*Red July* (http://www.jilliangoldin.com/!/ftp/album/previews/redjuly.mp3)
*Hajime* (http://www.jilliangoldin.com/!/ftp/album/previews/hajime.mp3)
*The Winds of Change* (http://www.jilliangoldin.com/!/ftp/album/previews/windsofchange.mp3)
*The Secret Guards of Kalé* (http://www.jilliangoldin.com/!/ftp/album/previews/kale.mp3)
*Shadows* (http://www.jilliangoldin.com/!/ftp/album/previews/shadows.mp3)
*Breathe and Dive* (http://www.jilliangoldin.com/!/ftp/album/previews/breatheanddive.mp3)

[uthlu]

I can't believe I didn't see this earlier! I like everything I hear so far -- look forward to buying the finished product.

[Fishy]

Hajime is really sweet pix. I love the percussive groove going on through it.

This alblum is gonna be so good from what I've heard.

[anosou]

I will have to get this. I'm an ethnic whore. And with great singing? It's a no-brainer.

[HalcyonSpirit]

Add another album to my "have to buy" list. Sounds really good.

[Jillian Aversa]

I'm an ethnic whore.

That looks great out of context. :lol: Thanks for the feedback, everyone.

[anosou]

That looks great out of context. :lol: Thanks for the feedback, everyone.

You will quote me to death Jill :(
Keep us updated on potential release-date :)

[zircon]

Though you guys won't hear the full version of it for a bit, "Twilight Chaser" is a really cool track. Much like the belting vocals at the climax of "Winds of Change", Jill really does some fun stuff in TC that makes it unique. I'm glad to have collaborated on it. :)

[The Instrumental Light]

Awesome stuff... can't wait 'till it comes out! Merry Christmas!:smile:

[Neo Samus]

Wow your voice just blows my mind! O_O Excellent stuff so far. I can't wait for the release.

[Jillian Aversa]

Yays! ^-^

[The Pezman]

I'd like to get you some air time on Dickinson College's radio station. I've given Zircon the same offer though he's yet to follow up on it. I'll tell you more on the 29th.

[Katsurugi]

Ice CAPella is a secret track, right?

[Jillian Aversa]

Sure, Pezman - that could be neat.

And no, I don't think Ice CAPella will be making an appearance on the album, but... I'm going to Yangtze River tonight for Christmas Eve dinner! What's your full name, Katsurugi? Maybe I can tell your relatives that we're friends.

[Katsurugi]

It might be a little late for that already. Still, many of the employees there don't really know me too well. Only my cousins do, though they should be there over the holidays, they're not necessarily at the front desk. Go check out the OCRemix Facebook group. I'm the creator. :D

(Also, since you haven't said anything refuting my claim, it must be correct!!)

[Jillian Aversa]

Aw, too late - I had already left by 5:00. But I did refute your claim in the post above, if the Ice CAPella thing is what you were referring to?

[Katsurugi]

I have a secret.

I can't read.

;_;

[Kizyr]

Though you guys won't hear the full version of it for a bit, "Twilight Chaser" is a really cool track. Much like the belting vocals at the climax of "Winds of Change", Jill really does some fun stuff in TC that makes it unique. I'm glad to have collaborated on it. :)

I'm really liking every second of it. And the full-length version of Hajime is really awesome.

Can't wait for the next update and samples. ...and the release of the album of course. KF

[eppy]

pixie tricks rocks